A Geography and History of New Zealand. For the Use of Schools
Wylde, James
From Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since June 6, 2002
From Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since June 6, 2002
About this Item
10mm loss at tail of spine. 30mm tear at head of spine. Small 10mm loss at corner of front cover. Provenance: Carl R. Staubel, with "C R Straubel" in ink on front endpaper. [Reference: Taylor, "Roll of Book Collectors in New Zealand" p. 33.] ; 43, [1] pages. Original printed blue paper wrappers. Page dimensions: 199 x 129mm. Question and answer format. "Q. - What name was at first given to the Southern Islands? A. - New Leinster. Q. - What is it now generally called? A. - Stewart's Island, after the captain of a trading vessel, who first discovered that it was separated from the Middle Island." - page 17. Contents: General Description of New Zealand; Discovery of New Zealand; The North Island; The Middle Island; The Southern Island; Natural History; Colonization; Political Consitution; Description of the Provinces; Of the Natives and Native Disturbances; Table of Exports; Table of Live Stock; Census Table; Table of Land under Cultivation. [References: Bagnall 6196 - "Chiefly in form of question and answer."; Hocken p. 258]. Seller Inventory # 24434
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Geography and History of New Zealand. For ...
Publisher: Ward and Reeves, Christchurch
Publication Date: 1868
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very Good-
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition.
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Malcolm Moncrief-Spittle, trading as Renaissance Books. Contact details: Renaissance Books, PO Box 335, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. Phone: +64 3 4719294. Email: renaissancebooksnz@gmail.com. Website: www.renaissancebooks.co.nz. GST #39 820 209. Terms of Sale: All books may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund of the book price, not including shipping. Return shipping also refunded where books are not as described.
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